The Columbian Exchange: Global Impact
Examining how the exchange of foods, animals, diseases, and ideas between the Old and New Worlds transformed global societies.
Key Questions
- Explain the positive and negative consequences of the Columbian Exchange on global populations.
- Analyze how the introduction of new crops and animals altered diets and economies worldwide.
- Predict the long-term environmental impacts of the Columbian Exchange.
NCCA Curriculum Specifications
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